"Xueyan, am I really that great that even you would follow me?" Wang Xiaoqiang gripped Jing Xueyan's hand tightly and asked in return.

"Brother Qiang, I don't know if you're good or not, but I know you're good to me, and that's enough..." Jing Xueyan stared at Wang Xiaoqiang with affection. Her dewy eyes held only the figure of Wang Xiaoqiang at that moment.

After the meal, Jing Xueyan went to get her luggage from the hotel in Florence where she stayed, accompanied by Wang Xiaoqiang.

Jing Xueyan had come with a group of domestic hosts, and they all worried about her ever since she left with Wu Qiumei.

Because no one really knew Wu Qiumei's background, they only knew that she had been a second-tier celebrity agent and promoter in China, with unclear morals.

Now seeing Jing Xueyan taking her luggage with a man's help, they all inquired curiously, "Eh? Xueyan, where are you planning to go?"

Jing Xueyan smiled slightly and said to her companions, "Everyone, sorry, I will part ways with you all. I might not work as a host in the future. I'm planning to stay in Australia and find a different path..."

"Eh? Xueyan, don't be fooled. This isn't China, this is Italy..." A male host who secretly liked Jing Xueyan asked with much caution.

While speaking, he walked up to Wang Xiaoqiang, pointed at him, and asked Jing Xueyan, "Xueyan, are you going with this man? Do you know his background? Aren't you afraid of being deceived...?"

Wang Xiaoqiang knew that the man was also worried about Jing Xueyan, so he just smiled slightly without getting angry.

Jing Xueyan took Wang Xiaoqiang's arm, leaned her beautiful face on his shoulder, and said, "Jiang Ming, he is my boyfriend, Wang Xiaoqiang. Even if he deceives me, I am willing to be fooled by him..."

Saying this, Jing Xueyan smiled happily and said to Jiang Ming, "Goodbye..."

"Ridiculous, Jing Xueyan, you... stand still!" Jiang Ming immediately shouted loudly. In his view, Jing Xueyan's behavior was simply unreasonable, as if she were brainwashed. He would not let Jing Xueyan go no matter what he said at this moment.

Ignoring Jiang Ming, Jing Xueyan pulled on Wang Xiaoqiang's arm and quickly walked forward. However, the faster Jing Xueyan walked, the more it convinced Jiang Ming that she was being fooled by Wang Xiaoqiang. He immediately chased after them, grabbed Jing Xueyan's arm, and yelled, "No, Jing Xueyan, I can't let you be deceived like this. If you really want to leave, I will call the police..."

Jing Xueyan was quite unamused by his antics, and Wang Xiaoqiang also felt awkward, but knowing that Jiang Ming meant well, he refrained from losing his temper.

Jing Xueyan had no choice but to introduce, "Jiang Ming, let me formally introduce Wang Xiaoqiang. First, Wang Xiaoqiang is my grandfather's benefactor, a friend of my grandfather's family. Secondly, Wang Xiaoqiang is also my benefactor; he has saved me twice. When we met, I didn't even know where you, Jiang Ming, were..."

Jiang Ming listened and became even more incredulous, shaking his head vigorously, "Xueyan, such a young man, he is your grandfather's benefactor, and he has saved you twice? What can he do? Moreover, why do you have so many disasters? I think you've been brainwashed... Xueyan, although we haven't known each other for long, I really like you, and I truly don't want you to be deceived..."

Wang Xiaoqiang felt embarrassed upon hearing this, but still, he didn't lose his composure. Jing Xueyan glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang, fearing that he might get angry. Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't upset, she breathed a sigh of relief and said to Jiang Ming, "Jiang Ming, that's enough. I won't go round in circles with you, and you don't need to make baseless assumptions about others. Go online and check who the Vegetable King of the United States is?..."

Jiang Ming looked perplexed at first, then let out a derisive laugh, pointing at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Him, the 'Vegetable King' of the United States? I might believe it if his father were the 'Vegetable King'... Hah, the 'Vegetable King'... More like the 'Counterfeit King'..."

As he spoke, Jiang Ming immediately took out his iPhone and searched Baidu for the 'Vegetable King' of the United States. He didn't doubt whether Wang Xiaoqiang was the 'Vegetable King,' but rather wanted to wake Jing Xueyan up so that she wouldn't be fooled. However, when he saw the search result showing more than one hundred thousand entries, and was able to see the name "Wang Xiaoqiang" without even opening them, his heart filled with shock. Then he opened the first link, and when the name and photo on the page matched that of the young man before him, Jiang Ming's face turned red instantaneously.

He kept comparing the photo on the phone with Wang Xiaoqiang, concluding that indeed, the man in the photo was the real Wang Xiaoqiang before him, and the personal information of Wang Xiaoqiang also stated he was from Huagui County, China, the same county as Jing Xueyan's grandfather's family. Seeing this, Jiang Ming's face turned as red as a monkey's butt. This was a literal slap to his own face!

At that moment, Wang Xiaoqiang looked at Jiang Ming with a cold sneer and said, "Young man, it helps to be more knowledgeable about current affairs in your spare time. It benefits you as a host..."

Jiang Ming couldn't utter a word, his face alternating between red and white. At that moment, he wished he could just vanish into thin air.

"Alright, Brother Qiang, let's go," Jing Xueyan said tenderly to Wang Xiaoqiang, then with a slight chuckle glanced at Jiang Ming and walked away with Wang Xiaoqiang's arm.

That afternoon.

Wang Xiaoqiang took Jing Xueyan and the invisible Little Bai with him, following Anderi to the Sicilian Town of Taormina.

Taormina is a major attraction on Sicily Island.

Looking out from the car, you could see the city perched upon layers of mountain stones on one side and the cliff facing the sea on the other, displaying a stance that reached towards the blue sky above and the sea below, standing tall and magnificent.

It was already night, and from afar, the twinkling city lights merged with the stars above, blurring the line between the heavens and the mortal world.

Taormina, known for its volcanoes and seaside resorts, enjoys a perpetual spring climate with enchanting scenery. The mountain city boasts both Ancient Greek and Roman ruins and modern tourist facilities. With a population of just over ten thousand, the town relies entirely on tourism, housing a hundred hotels. Furthermore, the restaurants, coffee shops, and various stores serving tourists... are scattered throughout the streets and alleys, enjoying a bustling business.

Apart from the dark forces, this place could also be considered a paradise.

On sunny days, citizens would gather in the plazas basked in golden sunlight; teenagers would frolic from one end of the street to the other, then glide back like returning schools of fish. Groups of elderly people over sixty would sit together, dressed in carefully ironed linen shirts and woolen caps.

To show sincerity, Wang Xiaoqiang and Jing Xueyan were arranged to stay at Anderi's family home.

Anderi's family home was a house styled like an ancient castle, occupying a very large area. The quaint attic offered a view of the sea on one side and a lively night market on the other.

It was also a tranquil place amidst the hustle and bustle.

At this moment, you could see in the yard pairs of black-clad men with dogs, constantly moving and vigilantly patrolling since, after all, being a Mafia family required a higher level of security than that of an average household.

After taking a bath and changing, Jing Xueyan wore a beautiful purple dress, looking stunning and attractive.

A faint, pleasant fragrance kept wafting from her.

Jing Xueyan sat with Wang Xiaoqiang in the attic, chatting over tea until late into the night before they both returned to their rooms to sleep. As Jing Xueyan reached the door, she suddenly said to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Brother Qiang, I'm a bit scared to sleep alone…"

With her face full of expectation when she spoke, Wang Xiaoqiang knew exactly what she meant and said, "Don't worry, Brother is here, what is there to be afraid of?"

A little shy, Jing Xueyan nodded her head and walked to the door of Wang Xiaoqiang's room. Wang Xiaoqiang wrapped his arm around Jing Xueyan's slender waist and brought her into the room…

The next morning.

As soon as Wang Xiaoqiang and Jing Xueyan got out of bed and opened the door, they saw a female servant standing outside with two sets of clothes, saying they were personally designed for the two of them by George.

When the two of them took a look, they noticed they were a set of couple's casual wear, very trendy in style and silky in material, obviously a top-notch product.

While they were no experts in design, they could tell that these clothes would not only be comfortable but also look good when worn.

So, they changed into the matching couple's outfit. Once they put on the clothes, they fit perfectly, neither too tight nor too loose, and looked very beautiful and stylish. Additionally, the outfit complemented each other wonderfully.

Ingenious craftsmanship!

They really were the work of a renowned Italian designer, truly a cut above.

Little did they know, these outfits were personally designed by George in an afternoon. Then he had the best tailors use the finest fabrics to rush the job through the night, delivering them personally in the wee hours of the morning. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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